Gooey Chocolate Caramel Cookie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Cookie Dough
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2 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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12 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
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1 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 large egg
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1 large egg yolk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 cups chocolate chips
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
→ For the Caramel Layer
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10 ounces caramel candy
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3 tablespoons heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan
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In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside
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In another bowl, blend melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until well combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing well
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Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts if using
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramel candy with heavy cream, stirring until smooth
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Press half of the cookie dough into the prepared pan. Pour the melted caramel over the dough, then drop the remaining dough in spoonfuls over the caramel
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Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown
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Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars
# Notes:
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Line pan with parchment paper for easier removal
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Cooling completely is essential for properly set caramel
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For salted caramel version, sprinkle sea salt over caramel layer
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Stores at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerated for 1 week